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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.52 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.52 and 168.96 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.52 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.52 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.52 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 68,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,854.58/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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